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2 MARCH, 1892.
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XII. The Assistant Clerk submitted an application from the
proprietor of the "East End News," asking the Vestry to
insert its future advertisements in that newspaper.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Hasted and resolved
—That the letter be received.
Moved by Mr. Hasted seconded by Mr. Steadman and
resolved—That the matter be referred to No. 1 Committee
for consideration and report.
XIII. The Assistant Clerk read letter of 27th February, ult.,
from the London County Council, giving the result of a recent
test of gas supplied in Mile End Old Town on Sunday and
other days, and stating that the illuminating power of gas on
Sunday was not less than other days.
Moved by Mr. Upton seconded by Mr. Coker and resolved
—That the letter be received.
Moved by Mr. Wood seconded by Mr. Booth and resolved
—That the London County Council be asked to make
periodical tests of the gas and report to the Vestry.
XIV. The Assistant Clerk read communications which were
referred to No. 2 Committee, as follows:
(1) From Whitechapel District Board of Works, on the subject
of doing work without Contractors.
(2) From the Hospitals Association, on the subject of Ambulance
Service and erection of Stations.
XV. The Assistant Clerk read communications which were
respectively referred to No. 1 Committee, as follows:
(1) From the London County Council, Re Markets Inquiry.
(2) „ „ „ „ Re London Overhead
Wires Act.
(3) „ Plumstead Vestry, Re Apportioning costs of Improvements.
(4) „ Strand Union, Re Asylums Board Expenditure.
(5) „ Lambeth Vestry, Re Burial Fees Abolition.
(6) „ Islington Vestry, Re District Councils.
(7) ,, St. John, Westminster Vestry, Re Telephone Bills
(with power to Committee to appoint a Delegate).
(8) ,, St. George, Hanover Square Vestry, Re 1 axation ot
Ground Rents.
(9) „ St. James, Westminster Vestry, Re London County
Council (General Powers Bill).
(10) „ Salvation Army, Mayor of Eastbourne, and Newington
Vestry, Re Processions on Sundays at Eastbourne; and
By Laws.